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1. Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Elderly Public Transport Mode Preference

Author

Kaniz Fatima, Tayebeh Saghapour, and Sara Moridpour

Subjects
Geography, Planning and Development, Transport network, 0211 other engineering and technologies, TJ807-830, 02 engineering and technology, spatial-temporal analysis, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, TD194-195, Renewable energy sources, Transport engineering, public transport mode, 0502 economics and business, GE1-350, Duration (project management), travel decision, computer.programming_language, elderly trip characteristics, elderly travel behaviour, 050210 logistics & transportation, Transportation planning, Environmental effects of industries and plants, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, business.industry, 05 social sciences, Mode (statistics), 021107 urban & regional planning, hotspot analysis, Planner, Preference, Environmental sciences, Schedule (workplace), Public transport, Business, computer
Abstract

The elderly population is increasing rapidly. Understanding travel behaviour for this group of commuters (in terms of the trip purpose and travel time) is necessary for future transport planning. Many researchers are working on travel’s spatial and temporal analysis to provide operational decision making and transport network planning. This research study’s primary purpose is to identify the influence of trip duration (using public transport), time of the day (usage of public transport), and public transport (PT) accessibility over public transport mode preference by elderly (over 65 years of age) commuters. The methodology of this study is divided into two parts as spatial analysis and temporal analysis. The research identified the dependency of trip duration, time of the day, geographical areas, and PT access over transport mode preference of elderly. The temporal study shows that transport mode preference can vary depending on trip purposes. However, for specific trip durations and times of the day, the elderly sometimes choose PT as a mobility mode. For instance, on shopping trips between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., the elderly have a greater possibility of choosing public transport over private vehicles. Moreover, the results show the public transport mode preference based on different times of the day and trip purposes. Urban and transport planner can use the results to modify/plan public transport schedule, which can be easily accessible by the elderly population.

Published
2021

2. Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Elderly Public Transport Mode Preference.

Author

Fatima, Kaniz, Moridpour, Sara, Saghapour, Tayebeh, and Inturri, Giuseppe

Abstract

The elderly population is increasing rapidly. Understanding travel behaviour for this group of commuters (in terms of the trip purpose and travel time) is necessary for future transport planning. Many researchers are working on travel's spatial and temporal analysis to provide operational decision making and transport network planning. This research study's primary purpose is to identify the influence of trip duration (using public transport), time of the day (usage of public transport), and public transport (PT) accessibility over public transport mode preference by elderly (over 65 years of age) commuters. The methodology of this study is divided into two parts as spatial analysis and temporal analysis. The research identified the dependency of trip duration, time of the day, geographical areas, and PT access over transport mode preference of elderly. The temporal study shows that transport mode preference can vary depending on trip purposes. However, for specific trip durations and times of the day, the elderly sometimes choose PT as a mobility mode. For instance, on shopping trips between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m., the elderly have a greater possibility of choosing public transport over private vehicles. Moreover, the results show the public transport mode preference based on different times of the day and trip purposes. Urban and transport planner can use the results to modify/plan public transport schedule, which can be easily accessible by the elderly population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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4. TRACE Model in Pilot Cities in Latin America

Author

World Bank

Subjects
AIRPORT, CYCLISTS, INFRASTRUCTURE, CONGESTION, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, TRIPS, ROAD, BOTTLENECKS, ROUTES, INITIATIVES, PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS, CARS, TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, EMISSIONS, PEDESTRIAN NETWORK, INVESTMENTS, STREET LIGHTING, LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT, CITY BUS, WATER POLLUTION, EFFICIENT TRANSPORT, TRANSPORT SECTOR, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, FOSSIL FUELS, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, PEAK HOURS, TRANSPARENCY, COMMUTERS, PRIVATE VEHICLES, SUBSIDIES, TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS, BIKE ROUTES, ACCIDENT RATES, DRIVER TRAINING, FARES, BICYCLES, FUEL CONSUMPTION, CARBON EMISSIONS, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, RAIL, RIDERS, BIKE LANES, CAR OWNERS, PRIVATE TRANSPORT, FOSSIL FUEL, EMISSIONS STANDARDS, DIESEL BUSES, PUBLIC TRANSPORT VEHICLES, TRUCK TRAFFIC, RAPID TRANSIT, NOISE POLLUTION, AUTOMOBILE, COSTS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT DEMAND, CLIMATE CHANGE, BUS OPERATORS, ACCIDENTS, NOISE, HISTORIC BUILDINGS, HISTORIC CENTRE, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, CARBON CREDITS, SIGNALS, MIXED USE, AUTOMOBILE USE, TRANSPORT SYSTEM, FOSSIL SOURCES, ROADS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, TRANSPORT ENERGY CONSUMPTION, PEDESTRIAN, MATCHING FUNDS, AIR, POLICIES, ROAD CONDITIONS, PUBLIC VEHICLES, POLICE, AIR POLLUTION, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM, AIR EMISSION, SAFETY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT USE, FUEL SAVINGS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, FUEL COST, FREE TRANSFER, FUELS, TRAVEL DEMAND, VEHICLE TRIPS, LESS FUEL CONSUMPTION, FREIGHT, TRANSIT CAPACITY, BUS FLEET, LONG-DISTANCE, SIDEWALKS, TRUCKS, MODE SPLIT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, FINANCIAL SAVINGS, INSPECTION, ECONOMIES OF SCALE, HEAVY TRAFFIC, FLEET EFFICIENCY, TRANSPORT, TRANSPORTATION, FLOOR SPACE, POPULATION DENSITY, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, FREIGHT TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, FUEL COSTS, PASSENGERS, DRAINAGE, TAX, AIR EMISSIONS, BIKE SHARE, VEHICLE EMISSION, FUEL COST SAVINGS, DRIVERS, TRIP, EFFICIENT VEHICLE, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, POPULATION GROWTH, TAXIS, VEHICLE FLEET, CITY TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, TRAFFIC SIGNALS, OM, VEHICLE, BUS DRIVERS, TRANSPORT MODE, DIESEL, TRANSPORT OPERATORS, CAPITAL INVESTMENTS, TRANSPORT MODES, CAR, TIRES, CITY STREETS, STREETS, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE, PETROLEUM GAS, WALKING, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, GREENHOUSE GAS, FUEL EFFICIENCY, CAPITAL INVESTMENT, MUNICIPAL VEHICLES, LOW CARBON ECONOMY, SANITATION, POLLUTION, PEDESTRIAN AREAS, RED LIGHTS, FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, PUBLIC UTILITIES, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, FLEET OPERATIONS, ROAD SAFETY, DAILY TRIPS, BUSES, VEHICLE DRIVERS, VEHICLE SPEED, INTERSECTIONS, TRAINS, ROAD NETWORK, URBAN TRANSPORT POLICIES, FARE COLLECTION, TRANSPORT POLICIES, HISTORIC DISTRICT, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, SODIUM, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, MOBILITY, EMISSION STANDARDS, PEDESTRIANS, TRAVEL SPEED, RAPID TRANSPORT, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, HIGHWAYS, PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORT NETWORK, LANES, TRANSIT, FLEET MANAGEMENT, VEHICLE-MILE, FUEL, RIGHT TURNS, HEAVY VEHICLES, VEHICLE FLEETS, FUEL PRICES, ROUTE, BUS LANES, ALTERNATIVE FUELS, CITY TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENTS, TRAVEL TIME, NEIGHBORHOODS, TREND, FINANCIAL RISKS, SUBURBS, AIR CONDITIONING, DRIVING, HIGHWAY, MILEAGE, STREET LIGHTS, FLOOR AREA, TRAVEL, FUEL USE, HEAVY TRUCKS, VEHICLES, FLEETS, CARBON SAVINGS, HEAVY VEHICLE, TAXES, CARBON ECONOMY, ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSPORT, GRANTS, TRAINING, BUS ROUTES, TRANSPORT DEMAND, GASOLINE, TRAFFIC, ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, BUS, PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC, ROAD TRAFFIC, VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, PEDESTRIAN PATHS, ROLLING STOCK, BIKES, URBAN TRANSPORT, BUS SERVICE, STREETLIGHTS, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, GAS EMISSIONS, FLEET OPERATORS, PUBLIC WORKS, ARTERIES, BUS STOP, PICKUP TRUCKS, EMISSION, BIKE PATH, VEHICLE TRAFFIC, PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK, VEHICLE EFFICIENCY, TRANSFER FACILITIES, SPEED LIMIT
Abstract

This report, supported by the energy sector management assistance program (ESMAP), applies the tool for the rapid assessment of city energy (TRACE) to examine energy use in León, México. This study is one of three requested and conducted in 2013 by the World Bank Latin America and the Caribbean energy unit to begin a dialogue on energy efficiency (EE) potential in Latin America and Caribbean cities. In Puebla and León, TRACE helped the Mexican Secretary of Energy (SENER) develop an urban EE strategy. TRACE is a simple, practical tool for making rapid assessments of municipal energy use. It helps prioritize sectors that have the potential to save significant amounts of energy and identifies appropriate EE measures in six sectors - transport, municipal buildings, wastewater, streetlights, solid waste, and power and heat. Globally, the six are often managed by the cities which have substantial influence over public utility services. The study looked at six areas to determine the three that have the greatest savings potential and where the city has a significant degree of control: streetlights, solid waste, and municipal buildings.

Published
2015

5. Handshake, No. 15 (October 2014)

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
AIRPORT, HIGHWAY PROJECT, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, URBAN RAIL, WORLD TRADE, CONVENTION, COMMUTER RAIL, CROSSING, RAILWAYS, ROADWAY CAPACITY, ROAD, TRIPS, INFLATION, SPEEDS, ROUTES, EMPLOYMENT, CARS, GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, PSP, INCOME, TRANSPORT FACILITATION, ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, URBANIZATION, PASSENGER, HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE, RAILWAY, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, TRANSPORT SECTOR, PROJECT SELECTION, TRAMWAYS, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, IFC, FREIGHT SERVICES, NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, TOLL, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT, TRANSPARENCY, UNPAVED ROADS, EMERGING MARKETS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PUBLIC SERVICES, PATRONAGE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HIGHWAY SYSTEMS, RAILROAD, EXPLOITATION, LAND ACQUISITION, ROAD PROJECTS, MINISTRIES OF TRANSPORT, ROAD DEATHS, PASSENGER RAIL, ASSET MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, RAIL, TRANSPORT PROJECTS, BUDGET SURPLUS, TRUE, VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, AIRPORTS, NEGOTIATIONS, PAVING, RAIL TRANSPORT, URBAN TRANSPORTATION, ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP, RAPID RAIL, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ALLIANCE, ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, ACCIDENTS, ROADWAY, NEGOTIATION, TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY, TRANSPORT SYSTEM, ROADS, TOLL REVENUES, RAIL DEVELOPMENT, SHARING, TOLL ROAD, AIR, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT SERVICE, ROAD REHABILITATION, ROAD USER, TRAFFIC INJURIES, CAPITAL MARKETS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, REGIONAL INTEGRATION, GRADE, SAFETY LEGISLATION, TRAMS, JOURNEY, TOLLS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, STREETCARS, INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT SYSTEM, RAIL LINKS, ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, PUBLIC FINANCE, NET PRESENT VALUE, FREIGHT, DRIVER BEHAVIOR, REVENUE SOURCES, HIGHWAY NETWORK, SUBSIDIARY, NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, TOLL BOOTHS, STATE HIGHWAYS, TRUCKS, ROAD MAINTENANCE, NET BENEFITS, TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY, TRANSPORT, LAWS, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, BORDER CROSSINGS, ACCOUNTABILITY, ROAD TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, FOREIGN TRADE, CONCESSIONS, PASSENGERS, ROUTES FOR FREIGHT, ComputingMilieux_LEGALASPECTSOFCOMPUTING, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, INVESTMENT IN ROADS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC, TRANSACTION COSTS, TURNPIKES, FRONTIER, DRIVERS, INTERCHANGES, TUNNELS, PILOT PROJECTS, VEHICLE FLEET, CIVIL SOCIETY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, UNDERGROUND, VEHICLE, WHEELS, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT MODE, TRANSPORT OPERATORS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, ARBITRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTS, RAIL TRAFFIC, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, RISK MANAGEMENT, LIGHT RAIL, RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD CONCESSIONS, FREIGHT RAIL, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES, INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS, RECONSTRUCTION, ROAD SAFETY, SPEED, ROAD TRANSPORT FACILITATION, BUSES, SURVEYING, TRAINS, ROAD NETWORK, MASS RAPID TRANSIT, TRANSPORT POLICIES, FRAMEWORK, MOBILITY, RETURN ON INVESTMENT, FREIGHT TRAFFIC, BARRIERS TO TRADE, RAIL PROJECT, TRAFFIC SURVEYS, HIGHWAYS, METRO RAIL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LANES, ROAD NETWORKS, RAIL LINES, BRIDGE, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, ROAD CAPACITY, ROUTE, HIGHWAY CORRIDOR, ROAD SECTOR, PASSENGER TRAINS, ACCOUNTING, TRAVEL TIME, GLOBAL TRADE, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS, BOUNDARIES, POLICY FORMULATION, HIGHWAY, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP RATES, PENALTIES, TUNNEL, VEHICLES, INSURANCE, BRIDGES, ROAD LINKS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION, IRU, PUBLIC POLICY, TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT SERVICES, PASSENGER TRAFFIC, BUS, TRANSPORT COSTS, ROAD TRAFFIC, RAIL LINK, ISO, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, COMMUTING, MARKET RISK, RAILWAY STATIONS, TRANSPORT FACILITIES, RAIL CONNECTION, BORDER CROSSING, TRAFFIC SAFETY, TERRAIN, NATURAL RESOURCES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SAVINGS, MEETING, PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORT POLICY, ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS
Abstract

This issue includes the following headings: finding the right broadband public-private partnership (PPP): whats key for emerging economies?; reform has its rewards: telecom takes off in Myanmar; e-gov excellence: models from Colombia, Ghana, India, and Portugal; know what you know: creating a government technology strategy; and closing the gap: Facebook and intel connect the unconnected.

Published
2014

6. Handshake, No. 12 (January 2014)

Author

International Finance Corporation

Subjects
AIRPORT, HIGHWAY PROJECT, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, URBAN RAIL, WORLD TRADE, CONVENTION, COMMUTER RAIL, CROSSING, RAILWAYS, ROADWAY CAPACITY, ROAD, TRIPS, INFLATION, SPEEDS, ROUTES, EMPLOYMENT, CARS, GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, PSP, INCOME, TRANSPORT FACILITATION, ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, URBANIZATION, PASSENGER, HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE, RAILWAY, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, TRANSPORT SECTOR, PROJECT SELECTION, TRAMWAYS, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, IFC, FREIGHT SERVICES, NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, TOLL, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT, TRANSPARENCY, UNPAVED ROADS, EMERGING MARKETS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PUBLIC SERVICES, PATRONAGE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HIGHWAY SYSTEMS, RAILROAD, EXPLOITATION, LAND ACQUISITION, ROAD PROJECTS, MINISTRIES OF TRANSPORT, ROAD DEATHS, PASSENGER RAIL, ASSET MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, RAIL, TRANSPORT PROJECTS, BUDGET SURPLUS, TRUE, VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, AIRPORTS, NEGOTIATIONS, PAVING, RAIL TRANSPORT, URBAN TRANSPORTATION, ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP, RAPID RAIL, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ALLIANCE, ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, ACCIDENTS, ROADWAY, NEGOTIATION, TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY, TRANSPORT SYSTEM, ROADS, TOLL REVENUES, RAIL DEVELOPMENT, SHARING, TOLL ROAD, AIR, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT SERVICE, ROAD REHABILITATION, ROAD USER, TRAFFIC INJURIES, CAPITAL MARKETS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, REGIONAL INTEGRATION, GRADE, SAFETY LEGISLATION, TRAMS, JOURNEY, TOLLS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, STREETCARS, INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT SYSTEM, RAIL LINKS, ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, PUBLIC FINANCE, NET PRESENT VALUE, FREIGHT, DRIVER BEHAVIOR, REVENUE SOURCES, HIGHWAY NETWORK, SUBSIDIARY, NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, TOLL BOOTHS, STATE HIGHWAYS, TRUCKS, ROAD MAINTENANCE, NET BENEFITS, TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY, TRANSPORT, LAWS, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, BORDER CROSSINGS, ACCOUNTABILITY, ROAD TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, FOREIGN TRADE, CONCESSIONS, PASSENGERS, ROUTES FOR FREIGHT, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, INVESTMENT IN ROADS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC, TRANSACTION COSTS, TURNPIKES, FRONTIER, DRIVERS, INTERCHANGES, TUNNELS, PILOT PROJECTS, VEHICLE FLEET, CIVIL SOCIETY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, UNDERGROUND, VEHICLE, WHEELS, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT MODE, TRANSPORT OPERATORS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, ARBITRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTS, RAIL TRAFFIC, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, RISK MANAGEMENT, LIGHT RAIL, RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD CONCESSIONS, FREIGHT RAIL, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES, INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS, RECONSTRUCTION, ROAD SAFETY, SPEED, ROAD TRANSPORT FACILITATION, BUSES, SURVEYING, TRAINS, ROAD NETWORK, MASS RAPID TRANSIT, TRANSPORT POLICIES, FRAMEWORK, MOBILITY, RETURN ON INVESTMENT, FREIGHT TRAFFIC, BARRIERS TO TRADE, RAIL PROJECT, TRAFFIC SURVEYS, HIGHWAYS, METRO RAIL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LANES, ROAD NETWORKS, RAIL LINES, BRIDGE, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, ROAD CAPACITY, ROUTE, HIGHWAY CORRIDOR, ROAD SECTOR, PASSENGER TRAINS, ACCOUNTING, TRAVEL TIME, GLOBAL TRADE, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS, BOUNDARIES, POLICY FORMULATION, HIGHWAY, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP RATES, PENALTIES, TUNNEL, VEHICLES, INSURANCE, BRIDGES, ROAD LINKS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION, IRU, PUBLIC POLICY, TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT SERVICES, PASSENGER TRAFFIC, BUS, TRANSPORT COSTS, ROAD TRAFFIC, RAIL LINK, ISO, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, COMMUTING, MARKET RISK, RAILWAY STATIONS, TRANSPORT FACILITIES, RAIL CONNECTION, BORDER CROSSING, TRAFFIC SAFETY, TERRAIN, NATURAL RESOURCES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SAVINGS, MEETING, PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORT POLICY, ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS
Abstract

This issue of the Handshake, IFCs quarterly journal on public-private partnerships, contains the following topics of interest: weighing the options: burn or bury?; waste and climate: supporting governments; community engagement: integrating Indias informal sector; an interview with the director of the documentary Trashed; and bonus: podcast with 2013 CNN hero on community cleanups.

Published
2014

7. Improving Energy Efficiency in Ploiesti, Romania

Author

Mot, Manuela, Bose, Ranjan, Burduja, Sebastian, and Ionescu-Heroiu, Marcel

Subjects
AIRPORT, TAX EXEMPTIONS, PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAM, THERMAL ENERGY, WIND ENERGY, SOLAR ENERGY, RAILWAYS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ROAD, POWER SOURCES, TAX EXEMPTION, ROUTES, CARS, ELECTRICITY PRICES, ENERGY PRICE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, PEDESTRIAN NETWORK, PRIVATE VEHICLE, STREET LIGHTING, LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT, PRODUCTION OF ENERGY, CITY BUS, CLIMATIC CONDITIONS, OIL EQUIVALENT, TRANSPORT SECTOR, HEAT PRODUCTION, RED LIGHT, ENERGY TRANSMISSION, COMMUTERS, PIPELINE, CAR USE, PRIVATE VEHICLES, HYDROPOWER, RIDERSHIP, TRAM LINE, BOILERS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, BICYCLISTS, PETROLEUM, PRIMARY ENERGY, VOLTAGE, FARES, ENERGY POLICIES, OIL INDUSTRY, ELECTRICAL POWER, BIKE LANES, PRIVATE TRANSPORT, PUBLIC PARKING, VEHICLE USE, THERMAL POWER, ENERGY COST SAVINGS, FOSSIL FUEL, DIESEL BUSES, HEAT UTILITIES, ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS, MERCURY, DIESEL ENGINE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT ACCESS, GREENHOUSE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, NATIONAL GRID, ACCIDENTS, BIOMASS, NOISE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT OPERATORS, RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES, GAS EMISSION, CONVENTIONAL ENERGY, OIL PLATFORMS, PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY, ROADS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, TRANSPORT ENERGY CONSUMPTION, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, PEDESTRIAN, AIR, THERMAL PLANT, WIND FACILITIES, IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, OIL REFINERY, ENERGY RESOURCES, RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, TRAFFIC FLOW, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM, EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT, OIL REFINERIES, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, FUELS, POWER, RETROFITTING, TRANSPORT INVESTMENT, NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORT, TRANSIT CAPACITY, EMISSIONS OF GREENHOUSES, DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEMS, BUS FLEET, TRUCKS, HOT WATER, MODE SPLIT, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, ENERGY EXPENDITURE, HEAVY TRAFFIC, SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION, CLIMATE, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, POPULATION DENSITY, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, GHG, SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCES, FUEL COSTS, TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, PASSENGERS, DISTRICT HEATING NETWORKS, TAX, ENERGY INPUT, TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS, GASES, RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCERS, RENEWABLE FUELS, TRAVEL BEHAVIOR, PRICE OF ELECTRICITY, DRIVERS, TRIP, TRAFFIC MONITORING, FOSSIL, HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION, TAXIS, VEHICLE FLEET, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS, DIESEL, ELECTRICITY TARIFFS, URBAN SPRAWL, SPEED LIMITS, OIL, CAR, ENERGY SAVINGS, TRANSPORT ALTERNATIVES, CITY STREETS, STREETS, DIESEL BUS, PRIVATE CAR OWNERSHIP, BIOGAS, PETROLEUM GAS, BUS STOPS, COLD WINTERS, POWER SUPPLY, WALKING, GREENHOUSE GAS, SOLID WASTE, LANDFILL, MODAL SPLIT, CALCULATION, POLLUTION, PEDESTRIAN AREAS, RED LIGHTS, PRIMARY SOURCES, DAILY TRIPS, GOLD, TROLLEYBUSES, ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT, BUSES, ENERGY DEMAND, ENERGY BALANCE, HIGH ENERGY, ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION, TRANSPORT POLICIES, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, SODIUM, EMISSION STANDARDS, PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, HEATING SYSTEMS, SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES, GENERATION, TRAMWAY, TRAFFIC RESTRAINT, OIL PRODUCER, ENERGY AUDIT, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, TRANSPORT NETWORK, ENERGY PRODUCTION, GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS, TRANSIT, FUEL, POWER SECTOR, ELECTRICITY, COAL, BICYCLE USE, AGENDA 21, ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT MODE, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS, PRIMARY ENERGY SAVINGS, POWER PRODUCTION, SUBURBS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, AIR CONDITIONING, DRIVING, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, FLOOR AREA, ENERGY USE, THERMAL POWER PLANTS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, DISTRICT HEATING, CLEAN FUEL, CLEAN ENERGY, RENEWABLE SOURCES, BUS ROUTES, TRAFFIC POLICE, HEAT, POLLUTION LEVEL, GASOLINE, PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, NATURAL GAS, LOCAL TRANSPORT, UTILITIES, POWER SECTORS, BIKES, ROLLING STOCK, URBAN TRANSPORT, ENERGY COSTS, VEHICLE USAGE, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, BIO-FUELS, OIL PRODUCTION, WIND, REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION, ENERGY SOURCES, DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM, PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, BIKE PATH, PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK
Abstract

The Tool for Rapid Assessment of City Energy (TRACE) is used for conducting rapid assessments of energy use in cities. It helps prioritize sectors with significant energy savings potential, and identifies appropriate energy efficiency interventions across six sectors-transport, municipal buildings, water and waste water, public lighting, solid waste, and power and heat. It is a simple, low-cost, user-friendly, and practical tool that can be applied in any socioeconomic setting. This report is based on the implementation of the TRACE tool in Ploiesti in February 2013, and it outlines ideas on what the city could further do to improve its energy efficiency performance. It details the analysis carried out and the recommendations derived as a result, for energy efficiency action plan, district heating maintenance and upgrade, non-motorized transport, public transport development, parking restraint measures, traffic restraint measures, municipal buildings audit and retrofit, and street lighting timing program.

Published
2013

8. Handshake, No. 11 (October 2013)

Author

International Finance Corporation

Subjects
AIRPORT, HIGHWAY PROJECT, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM, URBAN RAIL, WORLD TRADE, CONVENTION, COMMUTER RAIL, CROSSING, RAILWAYS, ROADWAY CAPACITY, ROAD, TRIPS, INFLATION, SPEEDS, ROUTES, EMPLOYMENT, CARS, GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, PSP, INCOME, TRANSPORT FACILITATION, ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, URBANIZATION, PASSENGER, HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE, RAILWAY, INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, TRANSPORT SECTOR, PROJECT SELECTION, TRAMWAYS, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, IFC, FREIGHT SERVICES, NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, TOLL, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT, TRANSPARENCY, UNPAVED ROADS, EMERGING MARKETS, ETHNIC GROUPS, PUBLIC SERVICES, PATRONAGE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, HIGHWAY SYSTEMS, RAILROAD, EXPLOITATION, LAND ACQUISITION, ROAD PROJECTS, MINISTRIES OF TRANSPORT, ROAD DEATHS, PASSENGER RAIL, ASSET MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, RAIL, TRANSPORT PROJECTS, BUDGET SURPLUS, TRUE, VOLUME OF TRAFFIC, AIRPORTS, NEGOTIATIONS, PAVING, RAIL TRANSPORT, URBAN TRANSPORTATION, ROAD SAFETY PROGRAMS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP, RAPID RAIL, DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, ALLIANCE, ECONOMIC INTEGRATION, ACCIDENTS, ROADWAY, NEGOTIATION, TRANSPORT EFFICIENCY, TRANSPORT SYSTEM, ROADS, TOLL REVENUES, RAIL DEVELOPMENT, SHARING, TOLL ROAD, AIR, PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, TRANSPORT SERVICE, ROAD REHABILITATION, ROAD USER, TRAFFIC INJURIES, CAPITAL MARKETS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, REGIONAL INTEGRATION, GRADE, SAFETY LEGISLATION, TRAMS, JOURNEY, TOLLS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, STREETCARS, INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT SYSTEM, RAIL LINKS, ROAD TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, PUBLIC FINANCE, NET PRESENT VALUE, FREIGHT, DRIVER BEHAVIOR, REVENUE SOURCES, HIGHWAY NETWORK, SUBSIDIARY, NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, TOLL BOOTHS, STATE HIGHWAYS, TRUCKS, ROAD MAINTENANCE, NET BENEFITS, TRANSPORT INDUSTRY, SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY, TRANSPORT, LAWS, TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, BORDER CROSSINGS, ACCOUNTABILITY, ROAD TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, FOREIGN TRADE, CONCESSIONS, PASSENGERS, ROUTES FOR FREIGHT, INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, INVESTMENT IN ROADS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRAFFIC, TRANSACTION COSTS, TURNPIKES, FRONTIER, DRIVERS, INTERCHANGES, TUNNELS, PILOT PROJECTS, VEHICLE FLEET, CIVIL SOCIETY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, UNDERGROUND, VEHICLE, WHEELS, CONSTRUCTION, TRANSPORT MODE, TRANSPORT OPERATORS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, ARBITRATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTS, RAIL TRAFFIC, COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS, RISK MANAGEMENT, LIGHT RAIL, RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD CONCESSIONS, FREIGHT RAIL, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURES, INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS, RECONSTRUCTION, ROAD SAFETY, SPEED, ROAD TRANSPORT FACILITATION, BUSES, SURVEYING, TRAINS, ROAD NETWORK, MASS RAPID TRANSIT, TRANSPORT POLICIES, FRAMEWORK, MOBILITY, RETURN ON INVESTMENT, FREIGHT TRAFFIC, BARRIERS TO TRADE, RAIL PROJECT, TRAFFIC SURVEYS, HIGHWAYS, METRO RAIL, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, LANES, ROAD NETWORKS, RAIL LINES, BRIDGE, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, ROAD CAPACITY, ROUTE, HIGHWAY CORRIDOR, ROAD SECTOR, PASSENGER TRAINS, ACCOUNTING, TRAVEL TIME, GLOBAL TRADE, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS, BOUNDARIES, POLICY FORMULATION, HIGHWAY, VEHICLE OWNERSHIP RATES, PENALTIES, TUNNEL, VEHICLES, INSURANCE, BRIDGES, ROAD LINKS, INTERNATIONAL ROAD TRANSPORT UNION, IRU, PUBLIC POLICY, TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT SERVICES, PASSENGER TRAFFIC, BUS, TRANSPORT COSTS, ROAD TRAFFIC, RAIL LINK, ISO, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, COMMUTING, MARKET RISK, RAILWAY STATIONS, TRANSPORT FACILITIES, RAIL CONNECTION, BORDER CROSSING, TRAFFIC SAFETY, TERRAIN, NATURAL RESOURCES, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SAVINGS, MEETING, PUBLIC WORKS, TRANSPORT POLICY, ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS
Abstract

This issue includes the following headings: donors: aid versus trade; investment: seeking strong partners; power: hydro heats up; water: sanitation solutions; and first person: African Development Bank President

Published
2013

9. Handshake, No. 4 (January 2012)

Author

International Finance Corporation and Oliveira, Tanya Scobie

Subjects
AIRPORT, PUBLIC TRANSIT, CYCLISTS, CITIES, URBAN RAIL, PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENTS, WASTE, COMMUTER RAIL, CROSSING, TRAFFIC SITUATION, TRIPS, EXCLUSIVE BUS LANES, EXTERNALITIES, RAIL NETWORK, METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT, EMISSIONS, INCOME, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS, MUNICIPALITIES, CITY PLANNERS, URBANIZATION, SEWAGE, OAMP, HIGHWAY SYSTEM, RAILWAY, TRANSPORT SECTOR, TRAMWAYS, AIRPORT EXPANSION, SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT, SOCIAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, MASS TRANSIT, TOLL, URBAN HOUSING, COMMUTERS, TRANSPARENCY, FINANCIAL MARKETS, PASSENGERS PER DAY, RIDERSHIP, METROPOLITAN AREAS, URBAN ENVIRONMENTS, BORROWING COSTS, PUBLIC SERVICES, SETTLEMENTS, URBAN PLANNING, PROPERTY RIGHTS, BICYCLES, STATE BANKS, ASSET MANAGEMENT, CARBON EMISSIONS, RAIL, SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES, TRANSIT PRIORITY, URBAN RENEWAL, RIDERS, RING ROAD, BIKE LANES, URBAN GROWTH, LAND PRICES, TRUE, RAIL TRANSPORT, URBAN TRANSPORTATION, FOSSIL FUEL, USER FEES, MUNICIPAL LAW, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, TRAVEL TIMES, WEALTH, CONGESTION CHARGING, RURAL POPULATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, URBAN POPULATION, RAILWAY SERVICE, SOLID WASTE COLLECTION, URBAN POVERTY, MODES OF TRANSPORT, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, URBAN POOR, COMMUTER RAIL SERVICES, CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS, PASSENGERS DAILY, ROADS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, PEDESTRIAN, TRANSIT SYSTEMS, PUBLIC TRANSIT USE, TOLL ROAD, AIR, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, VACATIONS, MONIES, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, POLICE, AIR POLLUTION, SUBNATIONAL FINANCE, JOURNEY, RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT, SAFETY, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, URBAN POLICIES, BANKS, FARE STRUCTURE, STREETCARS, TRANSIT SYSTEM, FUELS, METRO TRAFFIC, BORROWING, PRIVATIZATION, RESETTLEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS, PUBLIC, AUTOMOBILES, CROSS SUBSIDIES, NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, WATER SUPPLY, LAWS, TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL STRUCTURE, SLUM AREAS, TRAFFIC CONGESTION, SUSTAINABLE CITIES, USER CHARGES, ACCOUNTABILITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS, LIGHT RAIL LINE, PASSENGERS, TRANSPORT STRATEGY, DRAINAGE, TAX, SUBURBAN RAIL, PUBLIC SPACES, OPERATING EXPENSES, BASIC SERVICES, TRAVEL OPTIONS, TRIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, LAND MANAGEMENT, LAND USE, LOCAL FINANCING, ELEVATED RAIL SYSTEMS, TAXIS, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, UNDERGROUND, PRODUCTIVITY, DOOR-TO-DOOR TRAVEL, URBAN SPRAWL, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SUBSIDIES, CAR, LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM, STREETS, PUBLIC FINANCING, STATE GOVERNMENT, WALKING, GREENHOUSE GAS, LIGHT RAIL, PUBLIC ROADS, CAPITAL INVESTMENT, BUS TRANSPORT, SANITATION, PUBLIC UTILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE, BUMPER TRAFFIC, BUSES, INTERSECTIONS, OPERATIONAL RISKS, TRAINS, RAIL SYSTEM, URBAN GOVERNMENTS, CITY SERVICES, SEWERAGE SERVICES, MASS RAPID TRANSIT, URBAN REDEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC SECTOR, DEBT, LAND TENURE, GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, MOBILITY, PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC HOUSING, LOCAL LEVEL, RAIL PROJECT, MORTGAGE LENDING, HIGHWAYS, METRO RAIL, CITY MANAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRAMWAY, AUTONOMY, LANES, RAIL LINES, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, DEFICITS, ECONOMIC REGENERATION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, TRAVEL TIME, NEIGHBORHOODS, BICYCLE USE, SUBURBS, AIR CONDITIONING, DRIVING, HIGHWAY, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, TUNNEL, HUMAN CAPITAL, VEHICLES, INSURANCE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES, PASSENGER TRANSPORT, SUBWAY, URBAN LIFE, TRAFFIC, TRANSPORT SERVICES, SIGNAGE, LEGISLATION, URBAN REVITALIZATION, BUS, LAND USE REGULATIONS, LIGHT RAIL PROJECTS, LOCAL AUTHORITIES, BIKES, ROLLING STOCK, URBAN TRANSPORT, MUNICIPALITY, SMART GROWTH, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SAVINGS, CAPACITY BUILDING, STRUCTURAL REFORMS, URBAN AREAS, PASSENGER VOLUMES, URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE, SLUMS, URBAN DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITIES, ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK, PUBLIC TRANSPORT NETWORK, OPERATING COSTS
Abstract

This issue includes the following headings: mass rapid transit: a tool for urban expansion; financing: beyond sovereign guarantees; and low-income housing: lessons from Latin America.

Published
2012

10. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City : A Case Study of an Emerging Eco-City in China

Author

World Bank

Subjects
CARBON FINANCE, POWER PLANT, POLLUTION CONTROL, APPROACH, SOLAR ENERGY, TRIPS, ROUTES, PRIMARY ENERGY SUPPLY, EMPLOYMENT, CARS, POLICY MAKERS, WASTE RECYCLING, EMISSIONS, AGGREGATE LEVEL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, STREET LIGHTING, TRANSPORTATION NETWORK, WATER POLLUTION, TOTAL EMISSIONS, TRANSPORT SECTOR, EUTROPHICATION, SPACE HEATING, EMISSION REDUCTION POTENTIAL, WIND RESOURCES, ENERGY SYSTEMS, PIPELINE, SULFUR, BOILERS, ELECTRIC POWER PLANTS, GEOTHERMAL ENERGY, RESOURCE CONSERVATION, RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, SULFUR DIOXIDE, DEMOGRAPHIC GROWTH, QUALITY OF WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL BONDS, GLOBAL WARMING, PRIMARY ENERGY, BICYCLES, CARBON EMISSIONS, TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, OZONE, GHGS, DRINKING WATER, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITY, ENVIRONMENTAL, EMISSION REDUCTIONS, THERMAL POWER, DEMOGRAPHICS, ENERGY USAGE, REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION, LNG, NOISE POLLUTION, RAPID TRANSIT, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL RISK, GREENHOUSE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT INVESTMENTS, GREEN FIELD, RECLAMATION, ROAD DESIGN, CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE, WASTEWATER TREATMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, LANDFILL GAS, ARABLE LAND, COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS, NOISE, CARBON, AUDITS, METHANE, ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE, TRANSPORT SYSTEM, ROADS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, RESOURCE USE, PEDESTRIAN, AIR, RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS, BENEFIT ANALYSIS, AIR POLLUTION, INDUSTRIAL WATER, PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM, TRANSPORTATION PLAN, ENERGY TAX CREDIT, PRECIPITATION, LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS, SOLAR SYSTEMS, ELECTRICITY COGENERATION, AMBIENT AIR POLLUTION, PUBLIC TRANSPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, RECYCLING, TRAVEL DEMAND, POWER, SO2, COGENERATION, GWP, URBAN PLANNERS, COLLECTION SYSTEM, TARIFF STRUCTURES, CARBON EMISSION, GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM, ECONOMICS, HOT WATER, AIR QUALITY, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORT, CLIMATE, FLOOR SPACE, POLLUTION LEVELS, BUS NETWORK, POPULATION DENSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, PROPERTY SALES, GHG, CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM, CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, DRAINAGE, TAX, ECONOMIC GROWTH, GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, WALKING DISTANCE, TRIP, POLLUTANTS, POLLUTANT EMISSION, LAND USE, POPULATION GROWTH, PUBLIC TRANSPORT MODE, VEHICLE, URBAN SPRAWL, RADIOACTIVE WASTE, ELECTRIC POWER, BALANCE, REBATES, SOLID WASTE GENERATION, GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL, BIOGAS, ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES, WALKING, RISK MANAGEMENT, GREENHOUSE GAS, ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS, WATER HEATING, ENERGY SUPPLY, LIGHT RAIL, LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT, HOT WATER SUPPLY, CAPITAL INVESTMENT, AMBIENT AIR, POLLUTANT EMISSIONS, ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES, LANDFILL, MODAL SPLIT, COST ANALYSIS, DAILY TRIPS, GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY, SUSTAINABLE WATER, VEHICLE SPEED, DECISION MAKING, ENERGY DEMAND, ROAD NETWORK, WIND POWER PLANTS, WASTE MANAGEMENT, MOBILITY, RAPID TRANSPORT, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, AIR POLLUTION CONTROL, SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES, ACIDIFICATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GENERATION, PEAK LOAD, TRANSPORT NETWORK, TRIP DATA, WIND POWER, ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS, ELECTRICITY, COAL, NARROWER ROADS, CARBON DIOXIDE, HEATING SYSTEM, AMBIENT AIR QUALITY, POLLUTION CONTROL SYSTEM, NEIGHBORHOODS, BICYCLE USE, IPCC, TRANSPORT CORRIDORS, AIR CONDITIONING, DRIVING, DRINKING WATER QUALITY, HIGH SPEED RAIL, ECONOMIC IMPACT, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT, ENERGY USE, THERMAL POWER PLANTS, EMISSION REDUCTION, ENERGY PLANNING, REGIONAL TRANSPORT, DISTRICT HEATING, GREENHOUSE GASES, RENEWABLE SOURCES, HEAT, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, EXPENDITURES, RESIDENTIAL ENERGY, NATURAL GAS, BUS, URBAN TRANSPORT, ARTERIAL ROAD, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AVAILABILITY, HEAT SUPPLY, POLLUTION REDUCTION, WIND, NATURAL RESOURCES, TRANSPORT POLICY, ENERGY SOURCES, DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM, WASTE DISPOSAL, TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE, EMISSION, CLEAN FUELS
Abstract

China is experiencing rapid and large scale urbanization, and the resulting local and global urban environmental challenges are unprecedented. The Chinese Government has fully recognized these challenges and is aiming to promote more sustainable urbanization in line with the objectives of the eleventh five year plan, which calls for 'building a resource-conserving and environmentally friendly society'. Various initiatives are being pursued to support this objective, both at the national and local levels. At the local level, cities have responded by developing 'eco-cities', which aim to promote a more sustainable urbanization model. More than one hundred eco-city initiatives have been launched in recent years. One such initiative is the Sino-Singapore Tianjin eco-city. The purpose of this report is to review the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (SSTEC) project from a comprehensive perspective with a view to achieving the following principal objectives: (i) create a detailed knowledge base on the project; (ii) provide policy advice on key issues, especially those related to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) project; (iii) estimate SSTEC's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction potential; and (iv) contextualize the project among the broader ecological urban development initiatives in China. Broadening the World Bank's engagement beyond the GEF was assessed as important given the project's complexity, and its potential to shed light on China's sustainable urban development challenges

Published
2009

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